The program modules will follow the prescribed University of Wales teaching, learning and assessment strategy. The delivery material and assessment will be designed primarily by University of Wales although Southern College will be involved in the process. The students’ work will be moderated by University of Wales and the module external examiners. The BA degree is validated by the University of Wales.

Objectives

• FOSTER specialists in accounting and finance who combine academic learning, business and management techniques.
• ENABLE graduates to fill up positions at middle or senior management level within the business world.
• PROVIDE a broad-based program for professional and graduate study.

Medium of Instruction: English

Duration of studies: 3 Years

About University of Wales
Founded by Royal Charter in 1893, the University is the degree-awarding authority for over 100 higher education institutions both within United Kingdom and overseas. Annually, University of Wales awards around 15,000 initial degrees and more than 4,000 higher degrees, making it the second largest degree-awarding body in the United Kingdom. The number of students, from all over the world, pursuing University of Wales degrees is more than 80,000 and their studies cover almost the full range of subjects.

Career Prospects

The dual specialisation in both Accounting and Finance offers graduates wide career options. The course aims to instil confidence and equip the students with both technical and soft skills for the dynamic accounting and finance sectors. An exciting range of career opportunities awaits the graduates in the areas of accounting, audit, taxation, finance, banking, investment, insurance, stock-broking and wealth management. Graduates could be employed as accounts officers, auditors in public accounting firms, compliance/internal auditors, tax officers, finance executives, credit controllers, bank executives, investment analysts, stock-broking dealers, securities traders, treasury dealers, financial planning consultants.

Requirement for award of Degree:

Fees

• The tuition and miscellaneous fees are RM38,800 for the whole course calculated on the basis of a total of 120 credits.
• Fees and miscellaneous charges are payable in January, April and August each year.

Year 1
Introduction to Business and Management
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Banking and Finance
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Quantitative Methods 1
Quantitative Methods 2
Learning Skills
Speaking and Listening
Grammar and Writing
Computer Application

Year 2
Financial Accounting
Management Control
Business Economics
Statistic 1
Statistic 2
Finance 1
Finance 2
Audit
Research Methods
Company Law 1
Company Law 2
Business English

Year3
Corporate Finance
Advanced Corporate Finance
Accounting Theory and Practice
Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice
Finance Reporting
Financial Statement Analysis
Taxation I
Taxation II
Dissertation

Entry requirement:

Entry into the 1st Year (any one):
• Passed 2 ‘A’ Level subjects / 2 STPM principal subjects or equivalent
• UEC (Minimum 5B’s and a pass in English & Mathematics)
• National Higher Education Entrance Examination of China (minimum 400 points)
• Completed and passed the Southern College University Foundation program

Entry into the 2nd Year (or the equivalent qualification):
• Southern College Diploma or equivalent
• Any other Diploma programs approved by University of Wales

Other academic qualifications:
• English proficiency is essential (minimum 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent)
• The entry requirement for Southern College University Foundation program is 5 ‘O’ level / SPM credits inclusive of English & Mathematics